Discharge Planner

We are an inpatient detox and rehab facility for those recovering from substance use disorders. We are seeking a discharge planner to function as a consultant for the discharge planning process within the facility, providing education and support to clients in the development and implementation of discharge plans.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively provides clinical and psychosocial services to clients, involving clients’ support systems including family, friends, counselors, and treatment providers.
• Educates, coordinates, and collaborates with nurses, physicians, counseling staff and other interdisciplinary members of the team, to assure ongoing comprehensive care.
• Dependably coordinates and facilitates the development of individualized treatment plans and actively participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Provides thorough and accurate discharge planning information for initial treatment plans during interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• · Routinely and professionally collaborates with external agencies and providers of service in such areas as mental health and substance abuse to implement an effective, safe and individualized discharge plan.
• Coordinates and facilitates safe and appropriate discharge plans for clients which include case management referrals and follow-up with inpatient or outpatient appointments, which will address clients' identified needs.
• Routinely provides psychosocial education to clients and families as scheduled and as indicated in treatment plans.
• Responsible for coordinating referral follow-up and coordinating with post discharge referrals to confirm clients’ next level of care.
• Performs functions related to effectively and efficiently assisting clients through smooth, safe, and quality transitions for aftercare.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with community providers, referral sources, hospitals, and social support.
• Ability to research and create linkages based on client needs.
• Effectively audits and insures the implementation of Individualized Treatment Plans, Psychosocial Histories and Integrated Summaries within established time frames.
• Regularly and safely assists with de-escalation of agitated clients utilizing approved techniques.
• Facilitate crisis invention approaches to engage clients in treatment activities.
• Assist with therapeutic programming around group engagement.
• Routinely demonstrates a sound understanding of and commitment to complying with OASAS program standards.
• Consistently displays cultural competence and sensitivity and ensures services provided incorporate client-specific cultural values.
• Successfully attains/maintains competency with company electronic health record and uses it effectively within required time.
• Continuously maintains compliance with program standards.
• Consistently maintains compliance with staff development training.
• Completes all outcomes measures thoroughly and accurately.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• CASA C (or similar), with Case Management experience
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Two (2) years of related work experience
• Bilingual Spanish a plus

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of Substance Abuse Treatment
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Computer skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.